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Originally Posted by Ultimate Newbie
However, those that do commit large mass murders and so on who would be most eligible for such a penalty are often psychologically damaged, and due to this illness they shouldnt be shot - they should be incarcerated for our (and their) protection so untill their health improves when then they can face their proper jail time etc.
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I was quite interested in this bit. These people are mentally ill and we should imprison them until they are better and then punish them?
Are you saying that when these peple are completely better we should punish them, or only when they're a little bit better?
What reason does the punishment serve? If they are completely better then wouldn't it be better for everybody for them to be relased to rebuild their lives? If they are not completely better, wouldn't they be better off being trated, rather than being punished for still being ill?